quietcave Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I have an old pair of '79 La Scalas and I'm trying to figure out what they're worth. The cabinets are badly stained birch with dings and scratches, but all drivers work 100%. I used to use them between Khorns the way Mr Klipsch recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Welcome to the forum! It depends on where you are, but based on your description, 79 of them would be worth $35,550. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 It is difficult to guess at the price. All prices took a drop with the economy and since these are large and not easily shipped, it depends whether there are local folks interested. I would check the eBay listings (completed purchases) and keep in mind that cosmetics are expecially important to many buyers. When you do advertise them, good photos are quite helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietcave Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Welcome to the forum! It depends on where you are, but based on your description, 79 of them would be worth $35,550. Best laugh I've had in a month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietcave Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 It is difficult to guess at the price. All prices took a drop with the economy and since these are large and not easily shipped, it depends whether there are local folks interested. I would check the eBay listings (completed purchases) and keep in mind that cosmetics are expecially important to many buyers. When you do advertise them, good photos are quite helpful.Thanks, PrestonTom. I'm in Omaha and the la scalas are in rough shape, definitely need to be veneered or refinished. Do you think they're even worth $500? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhoak Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 ANY "working" La Scala pair is well worth $500. Probably a good bit more. I am NOT condoning parting them out but take a look at the math. K33 woofers @ $100 ea = $200 K400 horns @ $50 ea = $100 K55V drivers @ $100 ea = $200 K77 tweeters @ $50 ea = $100 AL crossovers @ $50 ea = $100 Empty La Scala cabinets @ $50 ea = $100 Total = $800 And these are VERY "low end" prices based on what I see on eBay. On a good day the parts could easily sell at 25% to 50% more than the numbers I used. What is your intent? Fix them up or dispose of them. Even the worst "beater" La Scalas can be turned in to show pieces with a couple hundred $$ and some time. Take a look around here. You'll find a TON of folks who have taken completely trashed Klipsch speakers and with a bit of time, money, and effort turned them in to treasured heirlooms. I know. I'm one of them. Again... Please do NOT be tempted to part them out without at least giving someone near you a chance to own, restore, and love them intact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 ANY "working" La Scala pair is well worth $500. Probably a good bit more. I am NOT condoning parting them out but take a look at the math. K22 woofers @ $100 ea = $200 K400 horns @ $50 ea = $100 K55V drivers @ $100 ea = $200 K77 tweeters @ $50 ea = $100 AL crossovers @ $50 ea = $100 Empty La Scala cabinets @ $50 ea = $100 Total = $800 And these are VERY "low end" prices based on what I see on eBay. On a good day the parts could easily sell at 25% to 50% more than the numbers I used. What is your intent? Fix them up or dispose of them. Even the worst "beater" La Scalas can be turned in to show pieces with a couple hundred $$ and some time. Take a look around here. You'll find a TON of folks who have taken completely trashed Klipsch speakers and with a bit of time, money, and effort turned them in to treasured heirlooms. I know. I'm one of them. Again... Please do NOT be tempted to part them out without at least giving someone near you a chance to own, restore, and love them intact. And if the woofers were to be k-33's or k-43, they would be worth a quarter more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietcave Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 ANY "working" La Scala pair is well worth $500. Probably a good bit more. I am NOT condoning parting them out but take a look at the math. K22 woofers @ $100 ea = $200K400 horns @ $50 ea = $100K55V drivers @ $100 ea = $200K77 tweeters @ $50 ea = $100AL crossovers @ $50 ea = $100Empty La Scala cabinets @ $50 ea = $100 Total = $800 And these are VERY "low end" prices based on what I see on eBay. On a good day the parts could easily sell at 25% to 50% more than the numbers I used. What is your intent? Fix them up or dispose of them. Even the worst "beater" La Scalas can be turned in to show pieces with a couple hundred $$ and some time. Take a look around here. You'll find a TON of folks who have taken completely trashed Klipsch speakers and with a bit of time, money, and effort turned them in to treasured heirlooms. I know. I'm one of them. Again... Please do NOT be tempted to part them out without at least giving someone near you a chance to own, restore, and love them intact. Thanks jhoak, I hadn't thought of it that way. Be a shame to part them out but I doubt I could do them justice trying to restore them. So it just might be way easier and end up with more $. I've got the La Scalas sitting next to the Cornwalls. The Cornwalls are in better shape with deeper bass so the La Scalas gotta go on the chopping block. They (with the help of my Mac 2100, Carver C-4000 and some Sunfire amps) will help pay for a new 5 channel Classe amp for my other system. Woo hoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Where are you located? I may be in the market for a pair for my son's fraternity house. Rough doesn't matter, as long as they work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietcave Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 I'm in Omaha. How about you? Just noticed... you have SIX La Scalas? OMG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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neo33 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Those 'Scalas are by no mean rough! For $500, I'll take them off your hands in a flash if I were to be in Nebraska right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Richard Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Those are in what I would call "fair" shape, $800 easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvs1670 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Coming to Denver anytime soon? Got $500.00 for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tragusa3 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 The lowest I've seen were beat to hell with some drivers not working and were still at $400. As others have said, yours appear to be in at least fair condition. Depending on time you're willing to wait for the right buyer and location, I'd be in a range from $800 to $1200. I'd expect they'd sell in a matter of days for less than $800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I was gonna say $1,000 for the pair. That's a fair price. The most I would pay would be $1,100. Sorry, but I'm in West Virginia... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietcave Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Thanks to all for your advice! Think I'll try them on craigslist for $695 and if they don't sell I'll part them out on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Quitecave, if you wait you should easily get 695. for them I watch a pair of none working dumpster worthy Lascalas(not that I consider any pair of lascalas dumpster worth but you get the point). Go for 650 in Lincoln. Set tight my friend and you well sell them at that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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